Peñarronda
A half-moon beach with a big rock in the middle, next to the border with Galicia.
Peñarronda takes its name from the big rock in the middle of its half-moon beach. The peaks are on the right-hand side and people usually paddle out from the rocks.
Even if it looks calm from above, there's a strong current that drifts you in front of the left peak: keep it in mind when paddling.
Spot facts
| Wave type | Beach break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Lefts and rights |
| Level | All levels |
| Best swell | N, NW |
| Best wind (offshore) | S |
| Tide | Mid |
| Size | 1–2 m |
| Best season | All year |
| Crowd | Light |
| Localism | Medium |
Surf forecast
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Model forecast for open water a few kilometres offshore: it can't see sandbanks or the shelter of headlands and jetties. The rating (0–5) is worked out from this spot's ideal swell and wind. Use it as a guide and check the sea before paddling out. Data: Open-Meteo (DWD, ECMWF; CC BY 4.0)
Which board to bring
Shortboard or fish; funboard if it's small. How many litres? Work out your volume with the volume calculator.
What to bring to surf Peñarronda
The water is around 12 °C in winter and 19 °C in late summer. This is what we'd bring for this spot's water, level and boards.
The autumn-to-spring suit for water at 12–16 °C.
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View on AmazonThe classic fish fins: speed in soft waves.
View on AmazonWarm-water wax won't grip in this water.
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Localism and vibe
Few people; reports mention some localism: respect the regulars.
Surfing style
Punchy beach-break surfing.
Hazards
Rocks at the entry and a strong current in the peak area.
Map
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Indicative information gathered from surf guides and surfers' experience. Conditions change with the sandbanks: check the forecast and ask at the beach.